Tennis People, Inc. received a grant for $2,640 from the Central Georgia EMC Foundation to sponsor a tennis tournament for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

“We have not had the chance to compete with Special Olympics Georgia in two years due to COVID-19,” said Tennis People, Inc. President Bonnie Wainwright. “We are thankful that this grant will allow our players to have that competitive experience that they work so hard for.”

Tennis People, Inc. was founded in 2020 by tennis coach Bonnie Wainwright. The organization allows those with intellectual disabilities to play tennis weekly, building self-confidence and life skills through social interaction.

The average Operation Round Up participant’s donation is fifty cents per month, but that “change” adds up to makes a big difference in local communities.